Triphala Syrup

January 28, 2019

Triphala Syrup by Dr. Kohli's is an Antioxidant. It is traditionally used in Ayurveda to help relieve cough, as an eye tonic and as a digestive tonic to promote digestive fire; increase appetite, aid in digestion (stomachic), for relief of occasional constipation and to help relieve colic pain and flatulence.

Triphala Syrup is an herbal concoction that’s been used since thousands of years in Ayurveda. It a bowel tonic, it’s often prescribed as a mild laxative. But while its laxative qualities are most widely known, the other benefits of this herb are perhaps even more noteworthy.

Amalaki in triphala (emblica officinalis) is an Ayurvedic treasure.This little baby, the Indian gooseberry, has been one of Ayurveda’s prized rejuvenators since ancient times. It’s been shown to help lower cholesterol and is loaded with vitamin C. While appropriate for all doshas it’s particularly effective for balancing Pitta

Haritaki in triphala (terminalia chebula) is known as the Tibetan "king of medicine." Many depictions of the healing Buddha show him extending a handful of this fruit indicating its longstanding medicinal usage in Asia. It’s believed to have a variety of positive health effects on the heart and brain. It can be used as a laxative by itself, but also has an anti-diarrheal treatment. It’s an anti-inflammatory and is calming to Vata.

When to take –At nightly—Quantity - a half-teaspoon in powdered form—Now you will experience a different taste each time.The idea is that whatever you taste in the Triphala is the taste missing from your plasma and therefore your diet. With this information you can better plan meals and incorporate the appropriate tastes in your diet for your best balance. Note that you will very rarely taste sweet—but if and when you do—it’s time to stop using Triphala.

All component of Triphala is beneficial to a specific, corresponding piece of the tri-dosha experience that is you. The biggest impact is perhaps the health benefits as they relate to digestion. This mixture encourages balanced, full elimination, by pulling stagnated Ama or toxic residue from the digestive tract and increasing the colon’s absorption functions.

The colon is seen as the seat of Vata, so medicine that helps the function of the colon is beneficial to general Vata disorders. Several bowel diseases start out as Vata imbalances, even if later fueled by Pitta or Kapha issues. Triphala’s balancing effect on the “wind” of your digestive tract can not only get things moving but also help your bowels find the appropriate pace for optimal absorption.